Report: Ex-Buckeyes QB Barrett signs with Saints

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) runs for a touchdown during the first quarter against the USC Trojans in the 2017 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium.(Photo11: Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)

Former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett has had interest from several NFL teams and was invited to try out for the Indianapolis Colts but is signing as an undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple reports.

Former Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett is signing with the Saints, source says. Had an invite to try out for the Colts and had interest from other teams. Heads to New Orleans where it’s Tom Savage and Taysom Hill behind Drew Brees.

The 23-year-old Barrett was not among the 13 quarterbacks selected during this past weekend's 2018 NFL draft. He posted a 38-6 record in 44 starts at Ohio State, passing for 9,434 yards and rushing for another 3,263, with 104 passing touchdowns and 43 rushing touchdowns.

Saints head coach Sean Payton spent time in Greater Cincinnati as he made his way to the NFL. Payton was the offensive coordinator at Miami University in 1994-95 and has been the head coach in New Orleans since 2006.